First read: 2021 Jan

Book Review

The Book in 3 Sentences

1. Don’t do what you love, but learn to love what you do (whether you love your work or not is mostly based on expertise and experience)
2. Become a craftsman to collect the skills you need.
3. Say no to a raise to keep control of your work.

Impressions

Who Should Read It?

Any one who doesn't have a clear passion or mission in life and wanting different ways to look at career planning.

How the Book Changed Me

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It gave me a clearer direction on what my career focus should be right now, and I have a better way to look at career as a student!

My Top 3 Quotes

What I thought the book is about vs What it actually is

What I thought it is about: the importance of getting "so good they can't ignore you" and how

What it actually is: ^that and also why we shouldn't follow our passion, examples of how high achievers get to where they are

Summary + Notes

Rule #1: Don't Follow Your Passion